Comments on: Why I’m Staying Home.

By: Andrew A. Sailer

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By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:20:04 +0000

In reply to Barbie. Thank you Barbie. :) Appreciate the words- I'll try to make the at-home mom as glamorous as I can... once or twice a month at least!!

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:34:52 +0000

Lindsey, you are an awesome mama and the decisions you have made thus far–to return to work after Marshall and then to put aside a job you love to stay home with him–are to be commended. Neither was one that you went into without a lot of soul-searching, and now you will have the perspective of both sides–working mom and at-home mom. To be in a position financially where you can choose to stay home and to have a spouse who supports that position is a huge blessing. While the the life of an at-home mom is not exactly glamorous, it is time well spent. Remember this–the days are long, but the years are short. Enjoy them while they last.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:26:29 +0000

Barb- too funny- and amazing that you've been able to work on your small business and find such a great balance. I hope to be able to work on coaching and other side things to have another focus as well! Thank you for the words of encouragement.

Raina- thanks for the encouragement- I appreciate it- also think I just found you on twitter!

By: Raina

Raina — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:10:50 +0000

Good decision here. Not a lot of suggestions I can offer, but it sounds like you made a great choice for you and your family 🙂

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:14:03 +0000

This sounds eerily familiar. 13 years ago I made the exact same choice. I went back to work after my first child, had a very flexible schedule and felt like I could find the balance. By the time she was 12 months old I realized I couldn’t. I cut back my hours, it still didn’t work. When she was around 18 months old I walked away from work – and the work life I swore I’d never leave. I ended up carving out a small business for myself (marketing communications) and it has given me just the balance I was seeking. I have a few hours each day to do something with “grown ups” and the rest of the time with the kids. All the flexibility I need and still have the knowledge that I’m contributing to something outside the house. It was never an easy choice but I’ve never regretted it. (And the babysitters at our Y have been very good to my children over the years as I got my much-needed workout break!) Good luck as you start this next phase!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:03:13 +0000

Thanks Ashley! 🙂

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:49:45 +0000

In reply to Ericka Andersen. Haters gonna Hate! It's a shame. :(

By: Ashley Fleming

Ashley Fleming — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:25:29 +0000

Great post Lindsey! Although I am not a mom yet, I hope to be one day and know I will go through this same decision process. Thanks for sharing your insight and thoughts- good to hear from others who I know have similar things in common 🙂 Thanks again and hope you’re doing well!

By: Ericka Andersen

Ericka Andersen — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:19:50 +0000

Hey anonymous, you sound like a jerk.